LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inTheology and Practice

Thrivent and Planned Parenthood

Lutheran Facebook feeds are buzzing right now as a link listing Planned Parenthood as an organization to which members can direct their Choice dollars is … Thrivent and Planned ParenthoodRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Living in a False Narrative

Many find it cute when young children in December begin to set their hopes all upon the cultural narrative of Santa Claus.  They make a … Living in a False NarrativeRead more

Posted inSexuality / Theology and Practice

Lord have mercy. The ELCA President on LGBT

While I can agree that it is sad for anyone to be bullied, this video shows the great chasm between the LCMS and the ELCA, … Lord have mercy. The ELCA President on LGBTRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Blood is NOT thicker than water

Our bible class continue to study the Gospel of Matthew.  Last week we read these words. Matthew 10:21-22 Brother will deliver brother over to death, … Blood is NOT thicker than waterRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Bad Parents

Proverbs 13:24  Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. The ELCA apparently has taken on … Bad ParentsRead more